AMPS Origin Story

From A Need For Research Into Australian Agriculture Arose A Multifaceted End To End Service For The Grower!

1999

1999 | The Beginning

Agricultural Marketing and Production Systems (AMPS) was established 1999 as a new and unique concept in Australian agriculture. AMPS was founded on the principles of improving farmer returns and building rural communities by 23 Farmers in the Liverpool Plains area.

2001

2001 | AMPS Commercial Starts

AMPS Commercial Pty Ltd was started.

The commercial business was started to fund AMPS Research, a non-for-profit organisation investing private money in agricultural research.

2004

2004 | Full Time CEO

Due to rapid growth, the current board of 7 shareholders that has been elected decided it was time for the company to employ a full-time CEO.

2010

2010 | Armatree Commercial Opens

After research trials in the Gulargambone region AMPS opened a commercial site in Armatree.

2011

2011 | Merchandise Outlet

With an ever-growing commercial business in the Liverpool Plains, AMPS constructed a purpose-built merchandise outlet.

2011 | AMPS Buys Business in Moree

AMPS bought Buy Smart AG in Moree due to grower’s interest in the company in that region.

2012

2012 | Armatree Official Opening

The official site opening for Armatree was held.

2012 | Moree Goes Full-Time

The fast growth in the Moree area meant it was time to employ a full-time site manager.

2012 | Limited Company

AMPS Agribusiness is the parent company of the fully owned subsidiary entities.
It became a Limited Company in June 2012 and now has over 60 farmer shareholders from Central and Northern NSW.

2014

2014 | AMPS Moree Official Opening

The construction of the Moree office finishes and officially opens as AMPS.

2017

2017 | 5 Companies + Research

The group now consists of 5 companies + AMPS Research, has 61 shareholders and employs 40 full time members of staff.